Trip Details

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Technical Challenging
  • Trip Style: Summit
  • Transport: Private Vehicle & Flight
  • Food: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Lodge & Camping
  • Group Size: 16
  • Max Elevation: 8848m

Highlights

  • Summit the peak of the highest mountain in the world at the altitude of 8848 meters
  • Explore the beautiful natural landscapes of the Himalayan region 
  • Experience the unique culture, religion, and tradition of the remote Himalayan region
  • Admire the views of the peaks in the region from Kalapathar viewpoint
  • Gain the complete climbing experience with the Everest Expedition
     

Description

Standing tall at an altitude of 8848 meters, Mount Everest is the highest mountain peak in the world. Everest base camp trek has become a popular adventurous treat to most adventure seekers in the world. But why not take it a step further? Why not reach the summit of the peak itself and conquer one of the greatest achievements in your life?

Trust me when I say that the Everest expedition will be one of the most adventurous journeys in your life. Trekking for days and finally climbing to the top of the highest mountain in the world. Sounds like the most thrilling journey of a lifetime!

Climbing to the top of Mount Everest is a dream come true for most people. If you are one of them, why not check that off your bucket list once and for all. Everest Expedition has a lot of famous attractions for you to experience during your time on this journey.

The 63 days Everest Expedition has a lot to offer you starting with beautiful views of the mountains. You can also experience life in the Himalayas along with the struggle of surviving the cold Everest atmosphere. Win against the cold weather by reaching the summit of the highest peak and return victorious in this adventurous challenge of a lifetime. 

The 63 days Everest expedition starts with your arrival in Kathmandu and proper documentation and briefings. After all the preparations are taken care of, your Everest Expedition will finally start with a scenic flight to Lukla. Following the famous Khumbu trekking trails, you will take your time to reach the Everest Base Camp.

In a matter of 12 days, you will reach Everest Base Camp. You will go through many famous attractions in the Everest Region like Namche Bazaar, Everest View Hotel at Syangboche along with the Tengboche monastery. 

Finally, after arriving at Everest Base Camp on day 11, you will start your Everest Summit climb. The climb to the summit of the Everest peak takes a total of 46 days. After reaching the summit of the highest peak in the world, the next step is returning back from the peak. 

On return, we will head straight to Pheriche after getting back to the Base Camp. From there, we retrace our steps back to Lukla and board the flight back to Kathmandu. Finally, you will end your Mount Everest Expedition with a farewell dinner and cultural program in Kathmandu and fly back. 

Itinerary

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Your Everest Expedition starts with your arrival in Kathmandu. As soon as you reach Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Kathmandu in a private vehicle provided by the company. You can rest your jet lag off in the hotel and roam around the hotel if you have some time. You will be provided with breakfast in the morning. 

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1320m

As per your Everest Expedition itinerary, the second day is a preparation day. You will be provided with important briefings at the Department of tourism. Your documents will be prepared for the expedition along with your stay in Nepal for the days to come.

Apart from the documentation, you will also have some time to prepare yourself for the expedition including some last-minute shopping. You can get yourself some basic toiletries and other things you will need during the expedition. The guides will also tell you about the technical part and provide you some basic information and training for the expedition. 

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1320m

Our Mount Everest expedition finally starts today with our flight to Lukla. The scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla will provide you with outstanding views of the mountains and the beautiful landscapes. The 40 minutes flight will be a great start and energizer for the long journey ahead.

On reaching Lukla, our trekking starts with our first trek of the Everest Expedition itinerary to Phakding. The 3-4 hours trek will take you uphill to a small settlement in Phakding. Trekking trails from Lukla to Phakding is not too rough or uphill, it is a beautiful trail with some suspension bridges and streams of the rivers.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House
  • Place: Phakding
  • Altitude: 2650m

After our stay in Phakding, we shall head to Namche Bazaar today. The trekking trails from Phakding to Namche are a bit rough and uphill but the views are great. Passing through countless suspension bridges and beautiful lush forests of rhododendron, you will finally reach the beautiful diverse settlement at Namche Bazaar.

The settlement at Namche Bazaar is famous for its cultural display. You can see the prayer flags as soon as you reach Namche along with the merchants with their products at display in the market. You can enjoy exploring the destination if you have some time. 

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House
  • Place: Namche Bazaar
  • Altitude: 3440m

As per our 63 days Everest Expedition itinerary, we shall acclimatize today. Acclimatization is important to avoid altitude sickness and help your bodies adjust to the changing altitude.

Today, we shall enjoy and utilize our acclimatization day with a short hike. Staying at the same place all day during this adventurous journey will bore you out. So you can take a short hike to a popular destination in the area.

A hike of an hour or two will take you to Syangboche, where there is a famous hotel known as the Everest view hotel. This is the highest hotel in the country. Also, the Everest View Hotel has the best views of the peaks of the Himalayan Region especially Mount Everest. So we shall head to the hotel, enjoy the great views and return back to our stay in Namche and explore Namche a little more.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House
  • Place: Namche Bazaar
  • Altitude: 3440m

Our next destination is the settlement at Tengboche. The trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche takes around 5-6 hours. Trekking trails from Namche to Tengboche are a bit rough and an uphill climb. However, the trek provides you with great views of the mountains in the region.

The region is famous for the Buddhist monastery, Dawa Choling Gompa. You can see the Buddhist prayer flags as soon as you reach Tengboche. The morning view from the Tengboche monastery is very famous as the view is outstanding. So you can enjoy this viewpoint while exploring their culture for the day.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House
  • Place: Tengboche
  • Altitude: 3870m

Our next destination is the settlement at Dingboche. Around 5-6 hours from Tengboche is a small settlement known as Dingboche. The trekking trail from Tengboche to Dingboche is an uphill and you will finally cross the 4000 meters altitude mark. So take proper breaks during your trek to avoid any altitude sickness.

You can enjoy the magnificent views of the mountains of the region throughout your trekking trails. Also, you get to learn about the culture and lifestyle of the people living in the Dingboche Region. You will spend the night at a tea house in Dingboche after your 4-5 hours long trek.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House
  • Place: Dingboche
  • Altitude: 4410m

Now that you have successfully made it over 4000 meters, you can take a short break. Yes, today is yet another acclimatization break for letting your bodies get used to the high altitude. There are many things to do in Dingboche on acclimatization day.

You can go on a short hike to the major viewpoints in the region. Chhukung Ri is one of the major hikes people go to from Dingboche. A short 4-5 hours hike to see the best views of Everest along with many other peaks. It is a rocky peak with a tough hike but the views of the peaks from Chhukung Ri is the best in the area. We will return back to the Dingboche village and spend the night at a tea house

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House
  • Place: Dingboche
  • Altitude: 4410m

We shall start our next day trekking to Lobuche. The trails from Dingboche to Lobuche are caved with great views of the mountains surrounding you on all sides. The trekking route gets narrower the further you go. Passing the Dusa village, you can enjoy the beautiful views of the Pumori mountain.

You will reach Lobuche after trekking for around 4-5 hours. It is a small Sherpa settlement at an altitude of 4930 meters at the bottom of the Lobuche peak. You can enjoy the beautiful view of the Lobuche peak from this place all the time. 

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House
  • Place: Lobuche
  • Altitude: 4930m

Our next destination is Gorak Shep at an altitude of 5180 meters. Today, we shall cross 5000 meters altitude. The trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep is a short trek of around 3-4 hours. You can enjoy the beautiful view of the Khumbu Glacier from Gorakshep.

The trekking trails to Gorak Shep have many ups and downs but the views are great. You will have to pass through a large rock to get to Gorak Shep which means a lot of rough ups and downs. You will spend the night in Gorakshep. 

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House
  • Place: Gorakshep
  • Altitude: 5180m

Today we shall accomplish one of the major parts of our Everest Expedition. Today we shall set foot on the Everest Base Camp. Before reaching Everest Base Camp, we shall hike up to Kalapathar early in the morning and enjoy the sunrise view from there.

Kalapathar is a famous viewpoint in the Everest Region for exhibiting the best sunrise view of the peaks in the area. So we shall witness it ourselves live by hiking up to the Kalapathar viewpoint early in the morning for the sunrise view. After witnessing this great view, we shall head towards the Everest Base Camp.

Reaching the base camp of the highest mountain in the world, you can already feel a sense of achievement and accomplishment. Well, the journey doesn't end here as we will make our way to the summit of the highest mountain in the world. We shall start our journey to the summit of Everest starting tomorrow. 

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Camp
  • Place: Everest Base camp
  • Altitude: 5364m

Finally, the day has come. As per our Everest expedition itinerary, we shall start our climb to reach the summit of Everest today. With numerous breaks and acclimatization, we shall reach the top of the mountain in this climbing period. The summit of Everest is at the altitude of 8848 meters and there are 4 camps on the way to reaching the summit of the peak.

Starting from camp 1 at an altitude of 6400 meters, you will stay and acclimatize at each camp. The way to the first camp is not as difficult as the camps further ahead. After acclimatizing at the first camp, we shall now head towards the second camp at an altitude of 6750 meters. It is located at the foot of the Lhotse wall which is an icy mount. The winds are very strong here.

The way from Camp 2 to Camp 3 is a technical climb and a difficult one at that. You will be guided by the Sherpa guides throughout your climb to avoid any mistakes and risks. Overcoming all the hurdles and climbing up to Camp 3 takes you to an altitude of 7100 meters. Make sure to take short breaks and slow your pace to deal with the air pressure and the altitude.

From camp 3 you are almost at the summit. You will climb the icy snow paths and reach Camp 4 at an altitude of 8400 meters. The summit is only a few hours away. The final part of the climb is rather difficult and risky so be sure to listen to your guides well. Also be sure to be mentally aware of all your surroundings. After you are done with your last difficult climb, the summit is only 500 meters away. After resting yourselves in the camp, you will finally summit the world's highest peak.


  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Camp
  • Place: Camp 1, Camp 2, Camp 3, Camp 4
  • Altitude: 8848m

Now that we have reached the summit of the highest peak in the world, we can now head back. Retracing our steps, we will now head back to Pheriche. The descent is easier than the climb but you should still be careful.

We shall slowly head back to the Everest Base Camp after the climb and head straight to Pheriche. The trek is a descent so you won't be as tired. Heading back to Pheriche from the base camp, the altitude changes heavily so make sure you take it slowly. As soon as you reach Pheriche, you can rest yourselves at a tea house with some good food.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House
  • Place: Pheriche
  • Altitude: 4200m

From Pheriche, we will head down towards Namche Bazaar the way we came. You can enjoy the cultural diversity and reminisce the memories in Namche from the way up. The trek will take around 6 hours passing through many beautiful scenes of waterfalls and diverse flora and fauna. You will rest in a tea house and get ready for the trek tomorrow. 

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House
  • Place: Namche Bazar
  • Altitude: 3440m

We will start our next day by trekking to Lukla. The trek from Namche to Lukla will take around 6-7 hours passing through small villages on the way like Monjo, Phakding and many other small settlements.

The trekking trails have many suspension bridges for you to cross along with great views of the mountains and the forests. Crossing the Dudh Koshi River, you will head towards Lukla which is a small yet extremely beautiful place. The village is always busy with travellers. You will spend the night at a tea house or lodge in Lukla.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tea House
  • Place: Lukla
  • Altitude: 2860m

After resting yourselves from the long trek, you will board your flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Once again leaving the Khumbu region are the outstanding views of the mountains and the region from the Scenic Lukla-Kathmandu flight. The flight will be around 40 minutes. You will be transferred from the airport to your hotel in Kathmandu. You can rest up today.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1320m

Today is a leisure day. As your journey is coming to an end, we would like to commemorate this ending with a farewell for you with dinner and cultural program. You can enjoy the day shopping and touring around in Kathmandu. And at night you can enjoy a delicious dinner with cultural programs performed especially for you. Rest well as this the last day in Kathmandu.

  • Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1320m

Our Everest Expedition together finally ends today as you depart from our services. You will be transferred to the airport to board your flight and we shall bid our farewell hoping for many more memories together in the future. 

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    What to Expect

    • All arrival and departure transfer services in Kathmandu.
    • 4 Nights hotel accommodations in Kathmandu on BB Plan.
    • Flight & transfers Kathmandu-Manthali-Lukla-Manthali-Kathmandu.
    • Mt. Everest expedition permit (Royalty; US$ 11,000 for member).
    • Government official Liaison Officer for Everest Expedition. 
    • Khumbu village & Sagarmatha National Park entry permit & TIMS card.
    • All camping equipment in Advance Base Camp and other camps.
    • Food, accommodation, and guide during trekking in teahouse/lodge.
    • Food during expedition period cooked by our experienced cook. EBC and C2.
    • 1:1 experienced private climbing Sherpa guide for climbing support.
    • 6 Oxygen (4 Ltrs.) bottles for climbing members and 3 for Sherpa.
    • Mask & regulators 1-set for climbing member and Sherpa.
    • Gamow bag at EBC for emergency rescue purposes.
    • Baggage allowance carrying by Yaks/porters up and down to EBC: 50 kg.
    • Required high altitude food for climbing member and Sherpa for C1, C3  & C4.
    • Insurance, wages, meal, and allowances for climbing Sherpa and BC staff.
    • Solar panels for light and battery charging in base camp.
    • Icefall and rope fixing charges, tents at high camps EBC, C1, C2, C3, and C4.
    • First Aid medical kits for the Group and the staff.
    • Walkie-talkies & satellite phone for communication (uses charge $ 5 per unit for Sat-phone).
    • Office service charge and government taxes levied in Nepal.
    • Farewell Dinner & MOUNT MANIA  Special Gifts.
    • All government taxes.
    • International Flight Ticket and Nepalese Visa Fee
    • Extra Baggage Charges
    • Meals in Kathmandu
    • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the trek (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
    • Personal expenses (WiFi, Phone calls, Laundry, Bar bills, Battery Recharge, Water, Shower, and Tea / Coffee)
    • Other costs not mentioned in 'Cost Includes' section 
    • Travel and Rescue Insurance
    • Tips for Climbing Guides, Porters,Kitchen staff and Drivers

    Useful Information

    Best Time for Everest Expedition

    The Everest Expedition requires fighting against all odds, and obstacles to arrive at the top of the highest mountain in the world. However, the outstanding and majestic views you see during your trip is certainly enough to attract people for this journey. 

    The views along with the new and unique culture and lifestyle of the area attract the climbers to Everest Expedition. One can enjoy these perfect awestruck views only when they travel at the right time. As they say, being in the right place at the right time is very important. Similarly being a part of this trip at the right time is just as important.

    The best time for the Mount Everest expedition is spring. Spring season falls through the months of March to May. The right temperature, weather, and the views make it a beautiful time for Mount Everest Expedition. Spring is the time for new beginnings, so you can begin your trip in spring to get the beautiful views of the mountains which can be seen clearly. 

    Also, the weather is mostly clear and the temperature favorable for the climb. Spring season is mostly clear, so you don't have to worry about rain jeopardizing our climbing session.

    The Autumn season is also just as good. With favorable temperature and weather, there is not much you can complain about in the autumn season. The nights may be cold but you can prepare for that with proper warm clothing and gears. The views are just as phenomenal during this season.

    The summer season however receives a lot of rain making it not so suitable for mountain climbing. Also, the winter season is too cold for you to be cruising around in such high altitudes. So it is better to stick to the two best seasons for the Everest expedition.

    Everest Expedition Difficulties

    High Altitudes and Lack of Oxygen

    Climbing to the top of the Everest mountain means getting to an incredible altitude of 8848 meters. This is an excruciatingly high altitude for anyone and especially for people who live in lower regions. The main difficulty with the high altitude is the lack of oxygen. As you head higher in elevation and altitude, the air pressure slowly decreases. This results in low oxygen. You will be carrying oxygen cylinders during your climb, but be careful to use it wisely. 

    Altitude Sickness

    As stated before, you will be reaching an all-time high 8848 meters. The altitude may sound thrilling, but it can get you some serious symptoms if you are not careful. Reaching the top, you may be having summit fever and want to take a few more stops before stopping for the day. But proper acclimatizing and rest is needed for you to survive the altitude sickness that comes with the thrill of high altitudes. 

    Technical Climb and Training

    Everest expedition is not a simple and easy climb. There are many technical sections and a long climbing period to get to the summit of the peak. So you will need essential technical training to complete this climb. You will be accompanied by professional guides but you will still need some proper training for the technical climb.

    Temperature

    As you are at an extremely high altitude, not to mention in the coldest regions, the temperature is extremely low. If you are not careful you may even get frostbites. So make sure to dress carefully and stay warm throughout your trip. Be well prepared for your expedition. 

    Avalanche

    You may not meet an avalanche in the Everest region. However, it is highly possible based on the weather. If not an avalanche, there is always a chance of rocks and ice blocks falling from the sky. Be careful on your way and make sure to take safety precautions regardless of how normal and quiet the situation may look.

    Everest Expedition Cost

    There are many routes and itineraries for Everest expeditions out there. Also, the cost of the Everest expedition highly depends on the services you want and use. However, the standard 63 days Everest expedition costs around USD 35000 per person. 

    This includes all the transportation costs throughout the expedition along with the staff and the food and accommodation throughout the trip. The Everest Expedition cost however does not cover the personal costs that may occur during the expedition like your personal food and drinks or other international flight fares.